Graduate Teaching Assistant: Start Your Education Career

Astro Education; Salford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Education recruitment team support

School-based experience

Long-term relationships with schools

Job summary

Astro Education are partnering with a welcoming school in Salford to recruit a Graduate Teaching Assistant for a full-time, long-term role starting immediately. You will support teachers, work 1:1 and in small groups, and help pupils with reading, writing and maths while developing classroom confidence and positive learning behaviours.

This is an ideal stepping stone for graduates aiming to start a career in education, offering weekly pay, ongoing guidance from an experienced recruitment team,

Qualifications

• A graduate or degree-educated candidate passionate about education and working with young people.
• Enthusiastic, reliable, patient and approachable.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Organised, adaptable, proactive and willing to learn.

Responsibilities

• Supporting teachers with the delivery of engaging and effective lessons.
• Working with pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Supporting pupils with their academic progress and development.
• Helping pupils build confidence, independence and positive learning behaviours.
• Supporting pupils who may require additional help with their learning.
• Supporting reading, writing, maths and other curriculum activities.
• Helping prepare and organise classroom resources.
• Supporting positive behaviour and classroom management.
• Building strong and positive relationships with pupils.
• Encouraging pupils to engage positively with their learning.
• Monitoring pupil engagement and providing feedback to teachers.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, Teaching Assistants and the wider school team.

Job description

Astro Education are partnering with a welcoming school in Salford to recruit a Graduate Teaching Assistant for a full-time, long-term role starting immediately. You will support teachers, work 1:1 and in small groups, and help pupils with reading, writing and maths while developing classroom confidence and positive learning behaviours.

This is an ideal stepping stone for graduates aiming to start a career in education, offering weekly pay, ongoing guidance from an experienced recruitment team,